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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1898
Page
6
Weather forecast notes threats of rain tonight and likely rain Sunday. Variable winds are reported with a high for the period, as Kansan observers provide brief indications for safe travel and agricultural planning.
Topeka society notes detail a Friday card party hosted by Mrs. D. O. McCray and Milas McCray with prizes to Mrs. Atar burg and Miss Bross, and a candid stick second prize to Mrs. Doolittle. The City Federation’s third meeting at Unity church features Mrs. McClintock and Mrs. Searman with music and a social hour to follow. The Lotus Club Dance draws many local and visiting guests including Miss Chandler of Boston and Miss Hansen of Lawrence, with a long list of attendees. Madame Hoger offers scientific massage and beauty services at 508 Van Buren with references from physicians.
President Dole will be the guest of honor at the Gridiron Club dinner in Washington. He attends with Minister Hatch and Special Envoy Thurston. The Hawaiian leader will mingle with congressmen in a relaxed setting away from formal official duties.
The Pleasant Valley Cemetery Association of Arcadia asserts it is not a for profit entity. In a letter to Secretary of State Hush, the president says they never sell a lot unless someone dies and the buyer can pay $3, otherwise they give it away and charge it to the Lord to be offset by future accounts.
A Louisville Times report from Frankfort notes a Kentucky entry will not bear champagne or whisky as it leaves the harbor. Miss Christine Bradley will unveil a silver vessel of pure water to seal at a spring in Larus county linked to Abraham Lincoln’s boyhood thirst quenching. The plan envisions a committee visiting the spring and sealing the water before the Kentucky breaks the seal aboard.
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Webb McNall vows to enforce the halted policy law for fire insurance firms. He has begun by threatening to revoke the Western Assurance Company’s license after a total loss where the insured faced a settlement far below the face value. The report notes a building insured for 600 was destroyed and settled for 372, prompting McNall to insist the remaining 28 be paid in full.
New York Jan 29 The schedules on the assignment of Oscar Hammerstein, theatrical manager, were filed today in the Supreme Court. Total assets show 168000 in claims, liabilities 73000, and estate assets 5250, with unspecified other items.
supreme court reporter Mr G C Clemens answers anonymous critics of Social Democracy meetings on Sunday. He argues socialism aligns with Christian ethics, notes clergy objects, and asserts Sundays are valid for preaching to workers who must meet after long hours. He defends religious freedom to hold Sunday gatherings.
Santa Fe notes in Topeka include William Butler called to Joliet for a brother injuring, switchhouse moves between yard ends, auditor A S Jennings passing through, Captain Henry Porter Inspecting the western lines, and engineers retired under watch reports. Local events cover kindergarten party plans, reels of stories, music and dancing, and social gatherings at Library hall and Kan sas avenue with admissions ranging from 10 to 25 cents.
Edwin R. Tripp, postmaster at Middlefield Center, recounts a May to June 1902 paralysis ordeal from locomotor ataxia. After two doctors and galvanic treatment failed, he credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People for restoring his mobility and health, enabling him to resume duties and farm work.
The Kansas Bar Association banquet at the Copeland featured toasts by Frank Nelson T J Bond E L C Boyle and Silas Porter. Remarks touched on morality politics personal conduct and military valor with playful jests and references to Edison and the Social Purity league amid wartime bravado.
Washington January 22 There has been talk in both houses of a welcome resolution and an invitation for President Dole to visit in session as was done for King Kalakaua. Ministers signaled he would prefer such courtesy be omitted. Dole has avoided displays since arrival, declining military escorts and public tributes. He visited EL Myer and witnessed the Cossick drill of the Sixth Cavalry and met with Cin Sumner.
Denver reports the National Live Stock Association executive committee, formed after the recent convention, has adopted by laws and set January 21 1899 as the date for the next convention to be held in Denver. Cross Jewelry Store has moved from Toyoko 429 Kansas Avenue.
Sunday church notices list First Baptist First Christian First United Presbyterian and other congregations. Activities include morning sermons at 9 00 am 11 00 am and afternoon sessions with Christian Endeavor meetings and prayer services across Topeka avenues churches in Topeka Kansas with pastors Emerson Moore Searing and others delivering sermons and hosting fellowship and catechism events.
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